Senior Border Force Officer

Job Req ID

ABF-135658

Location

WA

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

Classification

APS Level 5 - $80,748. 00 and $87,572. 00 plus 15. 4% super (part-time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Michael Abbott,

Office Arrangements

Flexible; Hybrid; Onsite - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.

Applications close on 30/01/2025 at 11:
59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position.

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in WA; ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC.

About our team

Regional Operations | Ac West | Operations West | Chief of Staff WA

Operations West is responsible for the effective facilitation of people and goods (travel and trade) across the border in WA, while protecting government revenue and ensuring compliance with Australia's customs and immigration laws.

The Chief of Staff WA team is an enabling and support work area, responsible for supporting the Regional Senior Executive in the administrative and operational management of the region, including identifying and managing reputational issues, emerging risks, capability gaps, and strategic engagement opportunities.

The Section is responsible for supporting the branch workforce management needs and capability development of all staff in Operations West. The Section is also responsible for identifying Business Improvement initiatives for Operations West.

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for a candidate who has a proven proficiency in, or the ability to obtain, knowledge and capability in the following:

• Data management and data analysis
• Advanced experience in Microsoft's M365 platform, specifically SharePoint, Forms, Lists, and Power BI
• Advanced MS Excel skills including the use of complex formulas, Power Query's, and Data Modelling, scenarios.

It is desirable for the candidate to have:

• An understanding of project management with experience of prior responsibility for actual projects
• Writing code in a variety of programming languages.

Duties and responsibilities

• SharePoint - Create new pages, use web parts to design pages, create lists, link lists, insert calculated column/formulas, manipulate lists with JSON, manage access controls
• Power BI - Create new reports, extract data from SharePoint lists and other data sources, run power queries, data model multiple lists, embed Reports into SharePoint or other M365 applications
• Excel - Develop excel models which include where necessary; formulas, power queries, data modelling, scenarios
• Liaise with clients/users to define, specify, create and manage content management processes to meet the needs of users
• Take responsibility for installation projects, providing effective team leadership including information flow to and from stakeholders during project work.

Additional information

This is a technical role and requires that the work performed is in compliance with the SharePoint Site Governance Framework and in partnership with the Web Design team.

Under limited supervision, the position manages the principal enabling and support SharePoint websites for Operations West. These websites contain communication updates on various subjects, databases on various subjects, numerous user entry forms for a multitude of subjects, workplace surveys, etc. The position will manage all these webpages from the initial design of the webpage, through to testing and implementation of the data tables, entry forms, and surveys, etc.

The candidate is expected to provide support to, and work as, part of the Chief of Staff team which includes undertaking duties relating to the whole Chief of Staff WA team.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 30/01/2025 at 11:
59pm (midnight) AEDT - Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application, you are required to prepare a one-page Statement of Claims (Applicant Response) providing specific examples demonstrating your skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities that will contribute to our work at the APS5 level. In line with the Department of Home Affairs Capability Development Framework (APS5 level), your response must address the following capabilities:

• Strategic Thinking
• Achieves Results.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a work sample test.

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MS Word or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number - 135658 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response, it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.

Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background, or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit:

Technical assistance

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

• Email:
  
• Phone:
  1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

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Notes

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits, and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate.